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The Sturgis Sister City Committee is looking for adult travelers for the 2013 exchange trip to Wiesloch. The trip will occur Aug. 22-29. Travelers will stay with host families and enjoy the annual wine festival, Winzerfest and planned excursions to local attractions. Airfare is based on group rates, and a figure will be established once the number of travelers is …

A clerk at the Mottville Stop-N-Go gas station was robbed at gunpoint Monday night. According to the Michigan State Police, around 11:15 p.m., the clerk had closed the store for the night and was confronted by a man as he was walking to his car. The suspect ordered the man back inside the store and demanded the day’s cash deposit. …

An injury accident was reported to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department at 3:30 P.M. Tuesday in Leonidas Township. The one-car accident occurred on Blossom Road, east of Case Road. Investigators said a 16-year-old female was driving west on Blossom Road and lost control as a result of snowy road conditions. The vehicle went off the roadway, striking several trees …

Despite the lack of a quorum at Tuesday’s monthly Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of St. Joseph County meeting, a group of about a dozen adults with developmental disabilities showed up to question a reduction in the hours of service they receive from the agency. It marks the second consecutive month CMH clients have attended the monthly board …

Three Rivers Police are investigating a case involving a missing juvenile. A department media release stated 14-year-old Alejandra Rubi was last seen leaving Three Rivers High School at 9 a.m. Thursday. She left her books and personal belongings in her locker, according to police. Rubi phoned her mother Friday, police said. She did not disclose her location, though she said …

The positions of clerk and treasurer in Constantine will continue to be elected by village residents. A special vote Tuesday on whether to adopt an ordinance to change the current method yielded a result of 86 people against the measure to 42 in favor of the proposal. The turnout represented 8 percent of the village’s 1,569 registered voters. The village …

The elimination of its office manager and removing a proposed 3-percent raise to village employees from the table were two steps taken recently by the White Pigeon Village Council. The cuts were part of a money-saving measure the village is taking to help balance a $61,000 shortfall in its projected debts versus revenues. Carol Gilbert, who has served as office …

Girls basketball teams in Three Rivers and Constantine were among the local winners in the opening round of district action Monday. In Class B, Three Rivers upped its record to 20-1 after topping league foe Paw Paw, 63-38, in Three Rivers. History was made in the game, as junior Teagan Reeves became the school’s all-time leading girls’ scorer, surpassing Amy …

Saturday’s 28th Walk for Warmth event raised more than $5,400. Organizers of the annual fundraiser said they are optimistic additional donations will help reach their goal of $8,000. Nearly two dozen people took part in the event, which was a one-mile walk in Three Rivers. The walk is a symbolic gesture to bring attention to people whose financial state puts …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is once again selling 9-1-1 mailbox address signs. The signs are 6-by-17 1/2 inches and are green with reflective, 3-inch numbers on both sides. Numbers may be placed vertically or horizontally. Cost per sign is $15.50 and proceeds are used by the Explorer Scout Post for uniforms and educational training. Phone orders may be …